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Physalis virginiana
Physalis virginiana Mill.
Virginia Groundcherry
Solanaceae (Potato Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: phvi5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CO , CT , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , PA , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV , WYAdditional resources
USDA: Find Physalis virginiana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Physalis virginiana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Physalis virginiana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-11-25Research By: TWC Staff